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Average number of days to certify a batch of color additives during the month
Dictionary: The law requires that certain color additives be tested and certified by FDA before they can be used in foods, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, and pet foods. The Color Certification Program tests each and every batch of these color additives, which come from more than 31 domestic and foreign manufacturers. It is estimated that there is only a two week supply of color between FDA certification laboratories and manufacturers of finished products for purchase by U.S. consumers. FDA continues to strive for accurate and timely testing to ensure that this flow of safe certified color additives is not interrupted.
Information is current as of December 31, 2012.
Fiscal Year - 2011
| Time | Target | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | 5 | 4.3 |
| Nov 2010 | 5 | 3.9 |
| Dec 2010 | 5 | 4.2 |
| Jan 2011 | 5 | 4.2 |
| Feb 2011 | 5 | 4.5 |
| Mar 2011 | 5 | 4.2 |
| Apr 2011 | 5 | 5.3 |
| May 2011 | 5 | 4.4 |
| Jun 2011 | 5 | 4.2 |
| Jul 2011 | 5 | 4.1 |
| Aug 2011 | 5 | 3.8 |
| Sep 2011 | 5 | 3.7 |
FY 2011 Overall: 4.2
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